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[EmCeeGramr]

RIP

a photograph of an disgusting man whose crimes are excused on account of his fanbase's rabid adoration


and michael jackson, too

 

[bengraven]

Comparing this to Ledger is laughable; few people knew who he was. Michael Jackson defined a fucking generation, and was/is one of the greatest modern entertainers ever

Yep.

The Holy Trinity of Pop is:

Elvis

The Beatles

Michael Jackson.

This is huge if true.

 

[UraMallas]

Is this the biggest celebrity death ever?

Second to maybe only John Lennon.

Difference being Lennon was in his prime. Princess Diana was a big deal, too. But still, there really isn't a bigger celebrity in the world than MJ. RIP.

 

[Wickerman]

LA Times updated their page

Updated at 3:15 p.m.: Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.

 

[Mik2121]

RIP

Man he was one sexy guy back then!..

 

[TriSwords]

LA times

[Updated at 3:15 p.m.: Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...e-department-paramedics--capt-steve-ruda.html

Edit: beaten

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...e-department-paramedics--capt-steve-ruda.html


Dead. Confirmed. Shit.

 

[jonnybryce]

Perez is citing TMZ as their source so we're still back to TMZ being right or wrong.

http://m.perezhilton.com/detail/blog/61157/;jsessionid=44CC298F0FEEF9C55F43FE67D5667BCA.wap2b

Nononono a pedophile LIKES children. Raping children is something that's far beyond pedophilia.

Michael's accusations were brought up, which was that he acted on it with all those kids who testified. I don't think a lot of people here are on the same page so with that I'll sign off this tangent conversation.

 

[giga]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2nTSbHfJvk

 

[Tarazet]

[Updated at 3:15 p.m.: Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.

whaaat? I was just reading that page two minutes ago!

 

[wolfmat]

no, is ATTRACTED to children.

Yes, attracted to. Of course.

 

[nyong]

Lulz, I stand corrected. Fox has updated Michael's status from deceased to a health crisis.

 

[chubigans]

Oh mannnnn.

 

[HUELEN10]

Listening to "Billie Jean", haven't done so in years.

God this song is amazing...




dead or not, this sucks. I just want to know already...

 

[RumblingRosco]

My fiancee is arguing this, since she's watching CNN.com. She says "TMZ is just gossip, he's not dead".

CNN leaked part of their obit in their update:



Notice the last two sentences, in past tense.

They edited it to present tense.

 

[AlexMogil]

Too bad if you're sick near UCLA Hospital.

 

[Retro]

Is this the biggest celebrity death ever?

Second to maybe only John Lennon.

I'm definitely a Beatles Fan, but what about Elvis? Either way, with Elvis and Jackson were both declining in popularity and in health terms before their deaths, Lennon's murder was made it a much bigger blow because it was so unexpected and tragic.

 

[KolosLazar16]

la times just changed it to dead. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

 

[rezuth]

how is him being a coma = being dead?

i hope he makes a full recovery.

He could possibly be on life support, that could be causing the contradicting news reports.

 

[2 Minutes Turkish]

Somebodys gotta change the topic title.

My original title was that I heard about the heart attack on the radio.

Hoping a mod can change it.

 

[ZROCOOL]

NOOOO!!! Take one of the Baldwins!!!

 

[Struct09]

Death of a legend. His 80's music will always be playing in my head.

RIP :*(

 

[Baby Milo]

i just watched his Motown 25 performance a few days ago

RIP Mike

 

[Instigator]

Gee, who will take care of his white kids?

 

[VisionaryQuest0]

Seriously someone change the thread title. Its kinda pissing me off now.

 

[krypt0nian]

Fuuuuuuuuuu.....


L.A.Times confirms.


God damn it.

 

[xbhaskarx]

According to MSNBC:

Alive: LA Times

Dead: TMZ, OK Magazine

 

[3rdman]

Damn...I feel like my childhood is dieing.

I used to believe in the pedophilia rumors right up until I saw the BBC documentary on him. After that, I came to the conclusion that the man was simply insane...A child that never grew up. If anyone has seen that documentary other than me, I think they'd understand...as it is I can't help but see him as a rather misunderstood and developmentally deficient person.

Damn...

 

[Herpes Reasons]

nm

 

[user friendly]

FUCK

[Updated at 3:15 p.m.: Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.]

What is going on here?

 

[Kaako]

OMG OMG pronounced dead?
God damnit man...god damnit. RIP MJ, RIP King Of Pop. My heart goes out to all the family and friends. What a sad sad day this has turned out to be.

 

[Jswanko]

CNN confirms it.

EDIT: Coma??

 

[Blizzard]

undead.

:lol :lol :lol

Spoiler

;_; Honestly, though, being in a zombie-like state before he dies is ALMOST a fitting tribute. Don't kill me!

 

[Rewrite]

Fuck.

 

[MrPing1000]

Is this the biggest celebrity death ever?

Second to maybe only John Lennon.

Elvis man, he was only 42 and a drugged up fat mess.

 

[GSG Flash]

Coma, not dead, he still has a chance!

 

[titiklabingapat]

LA times said he died. It's official.

 

[Spooks]

CNN is confirming a coma

 

[Ephemeris]

nooooo

 

[DeadGzuz]

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

CNN now says it is a coma on TV.

 

[Windu]

 

[knicks]

:lol CNN is explaining what a coma is.

But this is no time for jokes.

 

[clemenx]

 

[Gaborn]

Wolf Blitzer just said on air he's in a coma. He MAY not be dead yet.

 

[Price Dalton]

everyone who is debating about the legality of pedophilia:


GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE

Is it illegal if there is no action taken?

You can't legislate thought.

 

[BillRiccio]

LA times says the king of pop is dead

 

[xbhaskarx]

According to MSNBC:

Alive: LA Times

Dead: TMZ, OK Magazine

LA Times is now reporting Michael Jackson is dead.

TMZ had it right, LA Times had it wrong.

Everyone was saying this would damage TMZ if they got it wrong, does that now apply to the LA Times?

 

[half a moon]

I refuse to believe tmz. CNN still hasn't confirmed death.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Well shit.

Here's part one of that MJ anniversary special that aired several years back that started with the Jacksons reuniting.